Sport at Barker is a defining and deeply valued dimension of the student experience. It plays a critical role in character development, wellbeing, leadership, teamwork and service to others. The Head of Sport provides strategic leadership for Barker’s sport programs from Pre-K to Year 12, ensuring that every student has access to high-quality, inclusive and inspiring sporting opportunities.
Reporting to the Head of Cocurricular, the Head of Sport leads Barker’s sport vision, culture and delivery within the School’s whole-school cocurricular framework. The role is responsible for building programs that balance participation and performance, excellence and belonging, and ambition and wellbeing - all grounded in Christian values and a commitment to holistic education.
This is a significant leadership opportunity to shape sport in a globally recognised school of renown, where sporting excellence is understood not only by success on the field, but by the formation of young people of character, integrity and purpose.
What makes this role distinctive at Barker
Lead sport in a globally recognised, values-driven school
This role offers the opportunity to lead sport in a school of international standing, where excellence is pursued alongside faith, integrity and service. Barker’s commitment to inspiring, globally minded Christian education means sport is not an add-on - it is integral to who we are and how we educate young people.
Strategic leadership with real influence
As a senior leader reporting to the Head of CoCurricular, the Head of Sport has genuine scope to shape strategy, culture and direction. You will work collaboratively across the School to influence student wellbeing, equity, balance and leadership development at scale.
Build legacy through people, culture and opportunity
With exceptional facilities, strong community support and a broad coeducational program, this role allows you to build sustainable sporting pathways that serve every student, from first-time participants to elite performers. The opportunity to mentor staff, shape culture and leave a lasting legacy is significant.
A full Position Description for this role is attached.
With more than 350 permanent teaching staff and 200 professional services staff, Barker College is a diverse, vibrant, and dynamic professional environment.
ABOUT BARKER COLLEGE
Barker is a leading independent coeducational school at the forefront of educational thought, visionary leadership and excellence. An Anglican Day and Boarding School, originally established in 1890 Barker is situated in Hornsby on the leafy Upper North Shore of Sydney.
Barker College is a fully coeducational school from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. We also have five satellite campuses:
- An Outdoor Education facility at The Grange, Mount Victoria, NSW
- An Indigenous Darkinjung Barker Campus in Yarramalong, NSW (established 2016)
- An Indigenous Dhupuma Barker Campus in Gunyangara, NT (established 2021)
- A Special Assistance Marri Mittagar Humanitarian campus in Hornsby, NSW (established 2024).
Please view our Careers video from the Head of Barker College and Deputy Head (People & Culture) below.
Further information about Barker College can be found on our website
WHY WORK AT BARKER COLLEGE
At Barker, we aim to be an engaging place of work where all staff are valued and nurtured through a dynamic professional learning community. We encourage and support all our teaching and support staff to be lifelong learners, to be inspired and be supported to thrive in their roles through ongoing professional learning, research and self-reflection. Quality teaching and learning drives the pursuit of supporting the School’s strategic vision of being a leading educational institution that inspires global hope. Staff are highly aligned to the School values of Commitment, Compassion, Courage, Integrity and Respect and take pride in making a positive contribution to student life within and beyond the classroom.
We provide a range of benefits to support the ongoing wellbeing of all our staff and these benefits are outlined here.
